Martin EASYPIX User manual

Brand: Martin

Model: EASYPIX

Category: Stroboscopes & disco lights

Type: User manual

Easypix™

user manual

Dimensions

All dimensions are in millimeters

Easypix

™

300 / Easypix

™

1200

Easypix Power

™

Professional A/S and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury, damage, direct or

indirect loss, consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of,

inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual. The Martin logo, the

Martin name and all other trademarks in this document pertaining to services or products by

Martin Professional A/S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by

Martin Professional A/S or its affiliates or subsidiaries. The use of certain patents in Martin

Easypix products is licensed by Color Kinetics, Inc. (see details printed on product).

P/N 35005006, Rev. F

/1200

Safety Information

Warning! Read the safety precautions in this section before

installing, powering, operating or servicing this product.

The following symbols are used to identify important safety information

on the product and in this manual:

DANGER!

Safety hazard.

Risk of severe

injury or death.

Warning!

Hazardous

voltage. Risk

of lethal or

severe electric

shock.

Warning!

LED light

emission. Risk

of eye injury

Warning!

Burn hazard.

Hot surface.

Do not touch

Warning!

Refer to user

manual.

Warning! Class 1M LED product according to IEC/EN 60825-1. Do

not view the light output with optical instruments or any device

that may concentrate the beam.

This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.

This product presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards,

electric shock and falls.

Read this manual before installing, powering or servicing the product,

follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in

this manual and printed on the luminaire. Install and operate the

luminaire only as described in this manual and in accordance with local

laws and regulations. Refer any operation not described in this manual

to a qualified technician.

If you have questions about how to operate the luminaire safely, please

contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline at

+45 70 200 201, or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180.

PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Shut down power to the entire installation at the main power

distribution board and lock out power (by removing the fuse for

example) before carrying out any installation or maintenance work.

• Disconnect the luminaire from AC power before removing or installing

any cover or part and when not in use.

• The system does not support hot swap. Turn off AC power before

adding any luminaire to the system.

• Connect the Easypix Power electrically to ground (earth).

• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and

electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault (earth-fault)

protection.

• Connect a maximum of 24 Easypix 300 luminaires or 6 Easypix 1200

luminaires or any mixture of Easypix 300 and 1200 luminaires that is

maximum 7.2 m long to one Easypix Power device.

• Before using the devices, check that all power distribution equipment

and cables are in perfect condition and are rated for the current

requirements of all connected devices.

• Isolate all devices from power immediately if any cable, seal, cover or

other component is damaged, cracked or deformed. Do not reapply

power until repairs have been completed.

• The Easypix is for indoor use only.

• Refer any service operation not described in this manual to an

authorized Martin Service partner.

PROTECTION FROM BURNS

• Do not operate the devices if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds

40° C (104° F).

• The exterior of the luminaires and Easypix Power becomes hot, up to

65° C (149° F) during normal operation. Ensure that accidental

physical contact with the devices is impossible.

• Allow the luminaire to cool for 5 minutes before servicing.

• Keep combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least

20 cm (8 in.) away from the devices.

• Keep flammable materials well away from the devices.

• Do not modify the Easypix Power or luminaires in any way not

described in this manual or install other than genuine Martin parts.

• Use only Martin approved accessories to mask or modify the light

beam.

• Do not attempt to bypass fuses. Replace defective fuses with ones of

the specified type and rating only.

• Install the devices indoors in a well-ventilated area only. Provide a

minimum clearance of 5 cm (2 in.) and ensure unrestricted airflow

around the Easypix Power and the luminaires.

PROTECTION FROM INJURY

• Do not look at LEDs with a magnifying glass or any other optical

instrument that may concentrate the light output.

• Ensure that all external covers, components and installation fittings

are securely fastened.

• Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform

whenever installing, servicing or moving the devices.

• Ensure that all supporting structures, surfaces, fasteners and lifting

equipment can bear the weight of all the devices they are intended to

support plus an adequate safety margin, and that they conform to

local building and safety regulations.

• Use a sufficient number of fasteners with sufficient corrosion

resistance, dimensions and strength to mount the DIN rail safely. Any

nuts used must be self-locking.

• If the Easypix Power or luminaires are to be installed in a location

where injury or damage may be caused if a device falls, use a

secondary means of attachment such as safety wires looped tightly

around the devices and anchored securely to the mounting structure

or in the mounting surface.

Disposing of this product

Martin™ products are supplied in compliance with Directive

2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of

the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment), as amended by Directive 2003/108/EC, where

applicable.

Help preserve the environment! Ensure that this product is

recycled at the end of its life. Your supplier can give details of

local arrangements for the disposal of Martin products.

Contents

Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 2

Safety Information ............................................................................................. 3

Contents ........................................................................................................... 7

Notes ................................................................................................................ 8

Introduction ....................................................................................................... 9

Unpacking ............................................................................................... 10

Using for the first time .............................................................................. 10

Physical installation ........................................................................................ 11

Location and orientation .......................................................................... 11

Mounting .................................................................................................. 12

Connections – general .................................................................................... 16

System overview ..................................................................................... 16

AC power ........................................................................................................ 17

Connecting to power ................................................................................ 18

Control data link .............................................................................................. 19

System setup .................................................................................................. 21

Luminaire configuration ........................................................................... 22

Setting up stand-alone operation ............................................................. 22

Setting synchronized master/slave mode ................................................ 26

Setting RGB or HSI color control mode ................................................... 29

Operation ........................................................................................................ 30

Service and maintenance ............................................................................... 32

Cleaning .................................................................................................. 32

Diffuser filters ........................................................................................... 33

Fuse replacement .................................................................................... 35

Software installation ................................................................................ 35

DMX protocols ................................................................................................ 37

RGB Mode ............................................................................................... 37

HSI Mode ................................................................................................ 37

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 38

Specifications ................................................................................................. 39

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Notes

Introduction

Thank you for selecting Easypix™, a compact LED-based color-

changing lighting product from Martin™. The Easypix is available in

short 300 mm (11.8 inch) and long 1200 mm (47.2 inch) models. Both

luminaires are controlled by the Easypix Power™.

Diffuser filters that give wider beam angles are available.

This product features:

• RGB (red, green, blue) color mixing, with RGB and HSI (hue,

saturation, intensity) color control options

• 32 W LED power and 400 lumens total output (at narrow beam angle)

from Easypix 1200

• 8 W LED power and 100 lumens total output (at narrow beam angle)

from Easypix 300

• The Easypix Power can drive up to twenty-four Easypix 300s, six

Easypix 1200s, or any mixture of Easypix 300 and Easypix 1200

devices that does not exceed 7.2 meters (23 ft. 7 in.)

• Possibility of controlling all luminaires attached to an Easypix Power

as one single RGB or HSI pixel

• All luminaires attached to an Easypix Power are controlled as one

single RGB pixel

• DMX 512A control

• Clamp mounting system for standard 35 mm DIN rail

• 64 built-in stand-alone programs

• Master/slave functionality with 64 pre-programmed stand-alone

shows available

For the latest firmware updates, documentation, product specifications

and other information about this and all Martin Professional™ products,

please visit the Martin website at http://www.martin.com.

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Unpacking

The following items are included with the Easypix luminaire:

• 300 mm or 1200 mm strip light luminaire with narrow beam angle

diffuser (installed).

• Safety leaflet

• Two short DIN rails

The following items are included with the Easypix Power

• Easypix Power

• This user manual

• 3-pin male XLR to RJ45 adapter

• DMX termination plug

• Two AC mains power cables (EU with Schuko plug, US without plug)

Using for the first time

Before applying power to the luminaire:

• Carefully review “Safety Information” on page 3

• Check that the local AC power voltage is within the range listed on the

Easypix Power serial number label

• Install the Easypix Power and Easypix luminaires as described in this

manual

Physical installation

Warning! Read "Safety Information" on page 3 before installing

the devices.

The safety and suitability of lifting equipment, installation location,

anchoring method, mounting hardware and electrical installation

is the responsibility of the installer. All local safety regulations

and legal requirements must be observed when installing and

connecting the devices. Installation must be carried out by

qualified professionals only.

The Easypix luminaires must be clamped onto a DIN top-hat rail

that is securely anchored to a suitable flat surface. Ensure that the

supporting structure can bear the weight of all installed devices

plus an adequate safety margin.

Make sure that there will be at least 5 cm (2 in.) of free space and

unrestricted airflow around both the Easypix Power and the

Easypix luminaire.

Warning! Do not use the Easypix luminaire without the supplied

diffuser filter.

Contact your Martin supplier for assistance if you have any questions

about how to install this product safely.

Location and orientation

Easypix luminaires are for indoor installations with an IP rating of 20.

The Easypix Power is for indoor use only;

The devices require free and unobstructed airflow around them to

ensure adequate cooling:

• Do not bury the devices or locate them in an unventilated space

• Allow 5 cm (2 in.) free space around both the Easypix Power and the

Easypix luminaires

Install the Easypix Power and the Easypix luminaires at least 20 cm (8

in.) away from any combustible materials (wood, paper, etc.) and well

away from any flammable materials.

The housings of the Easypix luminaire and the Easypix Power reach

temperatures up to 65° C (149° F). Restrict public access or locate the

devices so that they cannot accidentally be touched.

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Mounting

DIN rail

The Easypix luminaire is designed for mounting on standard 35 mm

top-hat DIN rail.

Figure 1: Martin DIN rail dimensions (in mm)

Corrosion-resistant DIN rail can be ordered from Martin (see

“Accessories” on page 41). Dimensions for the DIN rail supplied by

Martin are given in Figure 1.

Note that you cannot fasten the Easypix luminaire mounting clamps

directly over screws used to fasten DIN rail to the mounting surface. If a

DIN rail mounting screw is in the way of a mounting clamp, move it to

another slot in the DIN rail.

Note that you must install extra screws through the DIN rail into the

mounting surface to secure luminaires in vertical installations (see

“Mounting the Easypix luminaire vertically” on page 13).

Mounting the Easypix luminaire

Warning! The Easypix luminaire must be mounted on a top-hat

profile 35 mm (1.4 inch) DIN rail that is securely anchored to a

surface. The installation must conform to local electrical, building,

safety and fire regulations. If there is a danger that the luminaire

may cause injury or damage if it falls, use a means of secondary

attachment such as safety cables looped around the luminaire.

To mount the luminaire on a surface using 35 mm DIN rail:

1. Fasten the DIN rail securely to the mounting surface.

2. See Figure 2. The luminaire mounting bracket has a hooked profile

on one side (see A). Hook this profile over the top of the DIN rail

and swing the bracket down. Use a 2.5 mm Allen key to tighten the

mounting clamp screw (see B).

Figure 2: Mounting on DIN rail

Mounting the Easypix luminaire vertically

The mounting clamp screws will not hold the product securely on the

DIN rail if luminaire is installed vertically. You must therefore insert

screws in the mounting surface through the DIN rail mounting holes

(see Figure 3) so that the luminaire mounting clamps rest against these

screws and secure the luminaire.

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Figure 3: Vertical mounting on DIN rail

Safety attachment

When installing the luminaire in an area where it could fall and cause

damage or injury, loop two safety cables or similar secondary

attachments that can hold ten times the weight they secure tightly

around each luminaire and fasten each safety attachment to a separate

anchoring point in the mounting surface itself, not the DIN rail.

Adjusting tilt angle

The Easypix luminaire can be tilted through 95°.

Figure 4: Tilt angle

To adjust the tilt angle:

1. See Figure 5. Turn the locking knob clockwise until it releases the

luminaire profile.

2. Adjust the luminaire to the desired tilt angle

3. Rotate the locking knob counter-clockwise until it engages in the

luminaire profile and locks it in position.

Figure 5: Releasing and tighten the tilt locking lock

Mounting the Easypix Power

Fasten the Easypix Power securely to a flat surface in a location that is

accessible for service. To mount it, use M5 screws in the four mounting

holes. Respect all local safety, fire and building regulations governing

the installation of electrical equipment in cavities or plenums. Allow free

airflow and at least 5 cm (2 in.) of free space around the device. Allow

sufficient ventilation to ensure that the ambient temperature will not

exceed 40° C (104° F).

When choosing a location for the Easypix Power, bear in mind that

access to the DIP switch is required if you need to change the DMX

address or to change stand-alone programs.

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Connections – general

This section lists some general principles that apply to Easypix

installations. Read “Safety Information” on page 3, “AC power” on page

17 and “Control data link” on page 19 before starting installation work.

System overview

Figure 6 gives an overview of the system layout and the cable

connections for the Easypix Power.

Figure 6: Schematic cable and device layout

Warning! Do not exceed the maximum permitted number of

luminaires connected to one Easypix Power unit, i.e. 24 Easypix

300 luminaires or 6 Easypix 1200 luminaires or any mixture of

Easypix 300 and Easypix 1200 luminaires that is maximum 7.2

meters in length.

The Easypix system consists of:

1. The Easypix Power that controls luminaires in response to a DMX

signal from a controller such as the Martin Light Fox™. The

Easypix Power also stores stand-alone programs that luminaires

can display without the need for a DMX controller.

2. Easypix 300 and Easypix 1200 luminaires.

AC power

DANGER! Read “Safety Information” on page 3 before attempting

to install this product. Lock out power to the entire installation

before working on cables and connections or removing any cover.

Warning! Electrical installation must be carried out by qualified

professionals only.

Warning! The electrical equipment and cable used to supply the

Easypix system with power must be in perfect condition, be

adequately dimensioned for current requirements and respect

maximum cable run lengths.

Warning! For protection from dangerous electric shock, the

Easypix Power must be grounded (earthed). The AC power

distribution system must be fitted with current overload and

ground-fault (earth-fault) circuit breakers as well as a means to

isolate the Easypix Power from power and lock out power during

service.

Important! Do not connect the Easypix system to an electrical

dimmer system. Doing so can damage the electronics.

The Easypix lighting system is supplied with AC power via the Easypix

Power.

If you require help in planning or dimensioning the power distribution

system, please contact your Martin supplier for assistance.

If there is a break or cut at any point in a cable (for example at a

connection point), and if this is exposed to water, moisture can be

drawn up the inside of the cable due to the vacuum effect of

temperature fluctuations during operation.

The Easypix Power adapts automatically to AC mains power at 100 –

240 V nominal, 50 or 60 Hz. Do not connect to power at any other

voltage or frequency.

The Easypix Power is protected by a 5.0 amp slow-blow primary fuse

located on the Easypix Power. See “Fuse replacement” on page 35 for

details of changing fuses. See "Specifications” on page 39 for details of

fuse rating and typical current.

The Easypix 300 and Easypix 1200 are protected by an electronic

circuit-breaker in the extender/splitter. Incorrect system configuration

will cause an automatic luminaire power off. The circuit-breaker will

reset and recover once the system is configured correctly. See page 22

for correct system configuration.

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Connecting to power

The Easypix Power is supplied with an IEC power cable ready for

connection to a single-phase 3-wire (live, neutral, ground/earth) power

distribution system at 100-120/200-240 VAC nominal, 50/60 Hz.

Details of standard US and EU conductor identification systems are

given in Table 1.

Wire color

(US system)

Wire color

(EU system)

Conductor Symbol Screw (US)

black brown live L yellow or

brass

white blue neutral N silver

green yellow/green ground

(earth)

green

Table 1: Conductor identification

Important! Check that all installation work is completed and carry

out appropriate tests and safety checks before applying power.

Power plug

If you decide to fit the supplied power cable tail with a plug that is

suitable for your AC mains power outlets, install a grounding-type

(earthed) plug that is rated 5 A minimum, following the plug

manufacturer’s instructions.

Table 1 shows some possible pin identification schemes; if pins are not

clearly identified, or if you have any doubts about proper installation,

consult a qualified electrician.

Control data link

The Easypix Power must be connected via a control data link for DMX

controller or synchronized (master/slave) operation. The following

considerations must be taken into account when planning the data link:

• Use RS-485 data cable for the data link. RS-485 cable has low

capacitance and a characteristic impedance of 85 to 150 Ohms. It is

electrically shielded and has at least 1 twisted pair of conductors.

• The minimum recommended data cable wire size is 0.25 mm2 (24

AWG) for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft.) and 0.32 mm2 (22 AWG)

for runs up 500 meters (1640 ft) from the DMX controller to Easypix

Power devices. An optically isolated amplifier-splitter such as the

Martin™ RS-485 Opto-Splitter™ (P/N 90758060) must be used to

extend a data link beyond these limits.

• CAT 5e network cable is suitable for the control data link in indoor

installations. Installation-type cable is acceptable for fixed installations.

Flexible patch-type cable with good bend and torsion recovery is

required in movable installations (Martin patch cables are

recommended). CAT 5e cable and RJ-45 connectors must be used

for synchronized master/slave operation.

• Long parallel runs of AC power and control data cables may cause

interference on the data link and must be avoided. Even if not

required by law, use separate conduits for power and data cables.

• Easypix Powers can be daisy-chained, i.e. the data cable can be

connected in one single chain of Easypix Powers as shown in Figure

• Each chain may connect a maximum of 32 Easypix Powers.

• Each chain on the link must be terminated by placing an RJ-45 DMX

termination plug (available from Martin, P/N 91613028) in the DMX

output socket of the last Easypix Power on the chain.

Data connection pinouts

RJ-45 connection

RJ-45 connectors are suitable if CAT 5e cable is used for the data link.

RJ-45 cable connector pins are numbered from the left looking at the

face of the connector with the locking clip on top (see Figure 7).

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Figure 7: RJ-45 cable connector pins

Connectors must be wired according to the 568-B system using the

standard RJ-45 pin-out for DMX applications:

• Pin 1 (White/orange): DMX data hot (+)

• Pin 2 (Orange): DMX data cold (-)

• Pins 7 (White/brown) and 8 (Brown): Common

Pins 3 and 6 are available for Data 2 connections in DMX 512-A or

similar systems. They must be wired as follows:

• Pin 3 (White/green): Available for Data 2 hot (+)

• Pin 6 (Green): Available for Data 2 cold (-)

Pins 4 and 5 are not used in currently available lighting control systems

but can be wired as follows:

• Pin 4 (Blue)

• Pin 5 (White/blue)

XLR 5-pin connection

Many DMX lighting controllers have XLR 5-pin output connectors. To

connect these to the RJ-45 connectors on the Easypix Power, use an

XLR 5-pin to RJ-45 adapter, (available from Martin, P/N 11840111). If

you need to rewire XLR connectors, pin numbers are normally marked

on connectors. Connectors must be wired using the standard XLR DMX

pin-out:

• Pin 1: Cable shield

• Pin 2: DMX Data 1 - (cold)

• Pin 3: DMX Data 1 + (hot)

Important! To avoid ground/earth loop interference, ensure that

the DMX cable shield does not come into contact with the shell or

body of XLR connectors.

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